Overview
Research facilities and thesis supervision are available for Ph.D. students in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Astrophysics of Star and Planet Formation, Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Space Plasma and Solar Physics.
Outcomes
Recent graduates of this Physics program at Rice University hold positions in academic institutions, national laboratories, industrial laboratories, and entrepreneurial enterprises.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Classical Dynamics
- Computational Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Physics
- Nanostructure and Nanotechnology
- Methods of Experimental Physics
- Physics of Quarks and Leptons
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Late Applications may be considered until April 1 but candidates that miss the deadline place themselves in a less competitive position.
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Credits
- A minimum of 90 credit hours of approved coursework beyond the bachelor's degree and a minimum of 60 hours beyond a master's degree.
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Disciplines
Physics View 156 other PhDs in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form & Fee
- Transcripts
- Official Test Scores
- English Language Proficiency (International applicants only)
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition Fee
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International
57210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57210 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
57210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57210 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
57210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57210 USD per year during 60 months.
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